Sunday, September 18, 2011

SaleHoo Stores: A Quick Update

Monday the 19th (EDT) is when SaleHoo Stores will go live.

According to Marc Ransom, SaleHoo's Community Manager, there will be a really enticing offer for people who take action during the launch special (just 72 hours):
    "Our Special Launch Offer For You: Because this is the first time we have ever released SaleHoo Stores to the public (except for a couple of early Beta testers) We’re doing something special. Until Midnight Wednesday we are making the Premium edition ($97/mo) of Stores available at the price of the Standard edition ($47/mo). This discount is yours for as long as you keep your store."

And at the same time, Marc has also provided answers to several questions I'd asked earlier about SaleHoo Stores...

Q. Can I use my own domain name or will it be a subdomain?

A. Yes you can, in fact a domain name is the ONLY 'extra' you will need to get your Store ready for customers (cost: about 10 dollars)

Q. How many different themes/designs are there?

A. As of right now there are 15 themes, each one with multiple color schemes giving a total of 75 completely different base-level 'looks' to your site.

Q. What payment options will my visitors have?

A. Your store will be set up to accept credit cards via PayPal. You can also accept payment via Cash, Bank Transfer or Check/Money Order.

Q. What if I have problems setting things up?

A. We have created a series of easy-to-follow instructional videos. But if you still have problems we've got dedicated email support for Stores on hand as well as a toll-free number which you can call for instant answers any Stores related issues.

Q. Do the sites use a private SSL or is it shared? Also are all sites on dedicated IPs?

A. All Stores sites are on shared IP's, although you will find that the total number of sites per IP is kept low. The SSL cert is shared too. This keeps security tight without the normal high-costs associated with SSL licences.

Q. Will there be any additional costs?

A. The only additional cost will be a domain name (about 10 bucks). Your stores subscription covers hosting, it covers updates, it covers payment processing, it covers everything.

Q. Can I change my store domain name later on?

A. Yes you can. And there is no extra charge for this. All you need to do is email us.

Q. Can I import listing that I already have on eBay or (insert market here)?

A. Yes, if you have existing listings on eBay it is dead easy to import them using eBay Turbo lister. Unfortunately we do not have the same function for other markets. But this will be added if there is enough demand from users.

If you have any questions about SaleHoo Stores that are not covered above, just visit the SaleHoo Stores website after it goes live on Monday, September 19th (EDT).

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